There are two people, whom I've known for many years, that can really use your help right about now:

     The first is Carol Dello Russo(Yeah, Phil's wife - can you believe it?)  She had a small stroke last week - evidently the result of an asymptomatic, possibly 20-year history of such strokes - and although the doctor has said she had the 'best kind of stroke,' we need to pray for her continued good health, please. 

     The next person is a former co-worker, and long-time reader(along with her Mom!), Denise Magick.  Denise went in for hip replacement surgery, and doctors were unable to complete the procedure, as she may have experienced an adverse reaction to the anesthesia, sending her to the ICU.  Your thoughts and prayers are welcomed, so that she can regain her bubbly-self health.  And I'm not pulling your leg, Denise!